The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 44m
In The Day the Earth Stood Still, an extraterrestrial visitor named Klaatu arrives in Manhattan to deliver an ultimatum regarding humanity's destructive behavior. The film explores high-stakes themes of environmental responsibility, mortality, and global panic as governments react with military force. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of sci-fi violence, including insect-like swarms that disintegrate buildings and humans. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Day the Earth Stood Still appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in The Day the Earth Stood Still
What happens in The Day the Earth Stood Still, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:38 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Day the Earth Stood Still
A brief, non-sexual scene shows a man standing nude in a laboratory while undergoing a medical examination; only his bare chest, legs, and back are visible.
Violence and gore in The Day the Earth Stood Still
The film contains moderate sci-fi violence, featuring soldiers firing on an alien, characters being injured by swarms of metallic creatures, and scenes showing aftermaths of destruction. Characters suffer wounds, including visible blood on faces and in mouths, and there is a sense of sustained peril as global infrastructure is consumed.
Language in The Day the Earth Stood Still
There is a minor use of mild language, including brief instances of exclamations and general tense dialogue consistent with a PG-13 rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Day the Earth Stood Still
There is no significant substance use, with no scenes depicting drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption of note.
Mature themes in The Day the Earth Stood Still
The narrative focuses on heavy themes of environmental ecocide, the potential end of the world, grief over death, and humanity's capacity for violence versus its ability to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Day the Earth Stood Still is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In The Day the Earth Stood Still, an extraterrestrial visitor named Klaatu arrives in Manhattan to deliver an ultimatum regarding humanity's destructive behavior. The film explores high-stakes themes of environmental…
What age rating does The Day the Earth Stood Still have?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still about?
In The Day the Earth Stood Still, an extraterrestrial visitor named Klaatu arrives in Manhattan to deliver an ultimatum regarding humanity's destructive behavior. The film explores high-stakes themes of environmental responsibility, mortality, and global panic as governments react with military force. Parents should…
Is there sex or nudity in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
A brief, non-sexual scene shows a man standing nude in a laboratory while undergoing a medical examination; only his bare chest, legs, and back are visible.
How violent is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The film contains moderate sci-fi violence, featuring soldiers firing on an alien, characters being injured by swarms of metallic creatures, and scenes showing aftermaths of destruction. Characters suffer wounds, including visible blood on faces and in…
Is the language in The Day the Earth Stood Still appropriate for kids?
There is a minor use of mild language, including brief instances of exclamations and general tense dialogue consistent with a PG-13 rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
There is no significant substance use, with no scenes depicting drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption of note.
What mature themes appear in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The narrative focuses on heavy themes of environmental ecocide, the potential end of the world, grief over death, and humanity's capacity for violence versus its ability to change.
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 104 minutes, directed by Scott Derrickson, released in 2008.
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